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James Taylor (1948) has been active as a singer, guitarist and songwriter since the late Sixties. Many - rightfully - regard him as the "father" of the singer-songwriter genre gat became popular in the early Seventies. His introspective songs, virtuoso acoustic guitar playing and warm voice immediately connected with an audience. This was reflected in a stream of many hit singles and albums. Among his most famous hits are "Fire and Rain", "You've Got a Friend", "Carolina In My Mind", "Handy Man", "Sweet Baby James" en "Little More Time with You". While his most famous songs may have been released over forty years ago, his career has everything but stagnated. He continuous to release new albums, and his live concerts are among the most successful and appreciated in the world.

On this Dutch/English website you will find everything you have to know about James Taylor. From news messages and tour schemes to an overview of all his music that is currently available.

Tour 2019

The official JT website has recently announced the first tour dates for 2019. More dates will be announced next week. Like in previous years, James Taylor and band will be joined by Bonnie Raitt and her band.

Additionally, James Taylor and band will do a limited 12 show run at Ceasar's Palace (Las Vegas) starting late April 2019.

James Taylor joins Joe Walsh and others for VetsAid 2018

On November 11, James Taylor will join Don Henley, Chris Stapleton and Haim for Joe Walsh's second annual music festival in support of service veterans.

Review: James Taylor in Pompeii

Last Sunday (July 22) James Taylor performed in the beautiful Roman amphitheater in Pompeii. Around half past eight, James walked onto stage to introduce the opening act: Bonnie Raitt. Rait played a great, varied set with a haunting version of "Angel of Montgomery" and a duet version of "Nick of Time", together with James' backing vocalist Arnold McCuller. Bonnie Raitt was clearly enjoying herself and decided to add her biggest hit, "I Cant Make You Love Me", to the set list and dedicated it to James. Raitt's set ended with, "Thing Called Love", for which James joined on guitar and vocals.

After a short break James' part of the concert started. While his voice had to warm up a bit, especially during the first song "Caroline in My Mind, after a while his baritone was as warm as ever. This was the first time James brought his entire band, including horns sections and percussoin, to Europe. It was a pleasure to see these professionals at work and see how much they enjoyed theirselves. The horns section, consisting of Lou Marini and Walt Fowler, even thought up some 'dance moves' for songs on which they did not have to perform and wore sombreros while playing "Mexico".

James' set was a bit shorter than usual and contained mostly his most famous song. The main exception to this was a fun, swinging latin version of "First of May". Other highlights in the concert were "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight", which ended with a great saxophone solo and "Sweet Baby James", on which James' voice still sounds so amazing. Towards the end of the concert they played "Shed a Little Light", which in the last few years seems to have become a standard song for concerts.

For the encores, Bonnie Raitt joined James and band on stage to perform a cover of Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode". This was followed by "You've Got a Friend". The perfect ending of the concert was a beautiful version of "You Can Close Your Eyes", accompanied only by James on guitar. After this great evening I cannot wait to see James return to Europe, let's hope that happens soon!

SetlistCarolina in My MindCountry RoadSunny SkiesWalking ManFirst of MayUp on the RoofSteamrollerDon't Let Me Be Lonely TonightHandy ManMexicoSomething in the Way She MovesSweet Baby JamesFire and RainShed a Little LightYour Smiling FaceShower the PeopleHow Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)